Commodities

Global oil markets erupted into fresh turmoil after reports emerged that Washington is reviewing new military options tied to the escalating Iran conflict, sending crude prices soaring to their highest levels since 2022 and reigniting fears of a global inflation shock.Brent crude briefly surged above $126 a barrel before retreating …

Gold Gold posted a modest rebound on Thursday, recovering after recent losses as the US Dollar US Dollar weakened. The metal climbed back above the $4,600 level, finding short-term support after dipping to a one-month low in the previous session.Currency Pressure Ignites DemandThe move higher was largely driven by the …

Key Takeaways Critical military briefing: Trump is set to receive a Pentagon briefing Thursday on potential renewed military action against Iran, signaling serious consideration of breaking the two-week deadlock. Wave of strikes on the table: CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper will present plans for attacks likely including Iranian infrastructure targets. …

The Federal Reserve has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% during its April meeting, marking the third consecutive time policymakers have opted for stability. This outcome was widely anticipated by markets, which had already priced in a pause. The decision comes against a backdrop of heightened …

Oil markets swung sharply earlier today, with Brent crude spiking to $119 per barrel before settling at its current level near $110–111. The surge — nearly 7% in one session — reflects mounting fears that the U.S. blockade of Iran will be extended, keeping one of the world’s most critical …

Markets drifted cautiously on Wednesday, caught in a holding pattern ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, while a sharp surge in oil prices injected fresh tension into an already fragile landscape.The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.57%, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq barely moving, down 0.11% and 0.04%. …

Key Takeaways Steady but stuck: Bitcoin held near $77,000, last trading 0.5% higher at $76,614, as investors await the Fed verdict. Technical ceiling: IG analysts identify the $78,000-$79,500 zone as a stubborn resistance barrier, with profit-taking repeatedly capping advances. Range-bound pattern: Sharp rallies followed by consolidation phases reflect a market …

Key Takeaways Bullion under pressure: Spot gold slipped 0.1% to $4,593.04 per ounce, while gold futures eased 0.1% to $4,606.31 — both near one-month lows. Dollar steals the show: Safe-haven buyers have flocked to the greenback rather than gold amid the Iran war uncertainty. Mixed metals picture: Spot silver rose …

Key Takeaways Strategic shift: Trump has directed aides to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iran, opting for sustained economic pressure over renewed military strikes or rushed diplomacy. Calculated bet: The administration views a long blockade as less risky than either resuming large-scale bombing or pursuing a rapid diplomatic exit, …

Key Takeaways Prices steady near highs: Brent crude rose 0.2% to $111.51 per barrel, while WTI eased 0.3% to $99.63 — both still hovering near their strongest levels since late March after Tuesday’s 3%+ surge. Extended blockade ahead: A WSJ report says Trump has instructed aides to prepare for a …